Purchase Order 19AQMM21P0200

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Building Operations awarded a $55,701.12 firm fixed-price purchase order to Bernhardt Furniture Co on January 29, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of February 20, 2021. The contract, which was not subject to small business set-aside requirements, was issued as an open market quote for furniture supplies. Bernhardt Furniture Co, a 130-year-old North Carolina-based manufacturer headquartered in Lenoir, specializes in commercial and residential furniture solutions including seating, tables, and related furnishings. The company maintains a strong track record with federal agencies and has consistently supported the State Department across multiple bureaus through open market procurement.

This purchase order aligns with the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations' mission to design, construct, and maintain secure and functional facilities for U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide. Bernhardt Furniture Co's long-standing relationship with State Department entities, demonstrated through numerous prior contracts ranging up to $119,000, positions the company as an established supplier capable of meeting the government's furniture requirements for diplomatic facilities and administrative offices. The award reflects typical procurement patterns for the bureau, utilizing firm fixed-price contracting to acquire furnishings directly from domestic manufacturers without competitive set-aside restrictions.